How Yoga Works

Although modern science is only now uncovering the myriad benefits of yoga, the poses and techniques have been practiced for thousands of years, with the goal of creating such a healthy and comfortable body, that the practitioner can be free to achieve their highest goals. When you feel good in your body, you generally do better in life. You aren’t distracted by aches, pains, or negative self-judgment, and you can get down to work on other things. Yoga poses plus deep, controlled breathing provide a complete fitness package, with no expensive equipment, and very low impact. Using your own body weight to balance and stretch, you increase cardiovascular well-being, strength, balance, stability, and flexibility. Yoga works the digestive, lymphatic and endocrine systems, keeps everything working smoothly on the inside. Many people find that a regular practice of yoga leads to a desire for healthier food choices, and eating less, so weight loss is easier. Yoga takes concentration and focus, which also relieves stress, aides clear thinking, boosts self-esteem and overall happiness. The challenges of life are much easier to cope with when you feel good. That’s what yoga does.